Emergency Medicine Physician

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Title : Physician Emergency Medicine
• Job Type : Locum Tenens
• Location : Morgan City, LA
• Service Setting : Hospital
• Coverage Type : Clinical Only
• Coverage Period : ASAP Ongoing
• Clinical Shift Schedule : Flexible Schedule
• On-Call Shift Schedule : None COVERAGE DATES
• ASAP Ongoing PATIENT INFORMATION
• Patient Demographics : Adults
• Patient Volume / Census : Approx. 28,000 annually (ED volume)
• Admissions : Yes
• Rounding : Not Included
• Phone Consults : No
• Case Mix : Emergency Medicine FACILITY INFORMATION
• No. of Beds in Department : 12 ED Beds (149 total hospital beds)
• Trauma Level : Level 3
• EMR System : TBD
• Office Equipment Available : CT, Nuclear Med, Lab, MRI, ICU, PT, Ultrasound, Cardiac Cath Lab
• Specialty Backup Available : ENT, Pediatrics, Cardiology, Ortho, IM, Radiology, FP, Pathology, Surgery, Pulm, Oncology, Hematology
• Reason for Coverage : Full Time Vacancy PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
• Hospital Privileges Required : Yes
• Temporary Privileges Available : TBD
• Credentialing Timeline : 60 days COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
• Rate : TBD
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance : Covered REQUIRED PROCEDURES
• Emergency Medicine Procedures (standard for ED physicians) JOB REQUIREMENTS
• Licenses : Active Louisiana license
• Board : Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
• DEA : Active DEA Certification
• Certifications : BLS, ACLS
• Experience : Emergency Medicine experience preferred DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Provide emergency medical care to patients of all ages
• Perform necessary diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
• Coordinate with specialty backup and hospital departments as needed
• Document all patient interactions in the EMR
• Maintain compliance with hospital protocols and state regulations